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Titus 79-81 CE; AR (Silver) Denarius – Rome.
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| Emperor: | Titus |
| Reign: | 79-81 CE |
| Circa Date: | 80 CE |
| Mint: | Rome |
| Denomination: | AR (Silver) Denarius |
| Weight: | 3.0 g |
| Size: | 17.45mm |
| Die Axis: | 180° |
| Obverse: | IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. Laureate head right. |
| Reverse: | TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. Elephant, wearing armour, walking left on exergual line.
*The elephant on this particular issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered. |
| References: | RIC 115 |
| Provenance: | Available on Request |
| Grade: | Fine |
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